[tri-med] Re: Swings

we will have to get one for the boulder house.
kam could not sit without major assistance and supervision on the one you 
recommended.  the slings look nice for her.
jude, mom to derek-21, kelsey-19
and kameron-10-full t18 (hanging out so i will never be an empty nester)
golden, colorado usa
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karen Schuler" <trisomy@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Tri-Med" <tri-med@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:57 PM
Subject: [tri-med] Swings


> Sorry I don't have the time to answer these emails fully, but in short 
> what you are talking about are sensory processing disorders - very common 
> in our children, in fact in any child who has a problem with any degree of 
> sensory loss. Invariably our kids have vision and or hearing problems as 
> well as developmental issues.
> To learn more about it visit
> http://www.sensoryint.com/
> Jean Ayres pioneered this therapy many years ago and her clinic is in 
> Florida. I envy you guys having any opportunity to get there. I can't 
> recommend it highly enough.
>
> But most OT's have a basic training in SI therapy, however to maximise 
> sensory integration therapy you need a QUALIFIED SI therapist. I can't 
> emphasise that enough.
>
> Swinging is part of SI therapy but its not the only thing, its much more 
> than that. Too much or too little sensory input can make the problem 
> worse. Do visit the above web site to learn more.
>
> As for swings, you need to pick the right type of swing that your child 
> needs. Some need a free swing, others need a hugging swing. You can see 
> some at this web site
> http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/reclining-hammock-chair.html
>
> As a therapist I personally preferred this one
> http://www.adaptivemall.com/senin.html because it had everything I needed 
> for SI therapy in one set up. All I needed to add to it was a balance 
> board and a scooter board.

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